Associate Consultant - New York

OCO Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days PTO + National Holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

OCO Global in New York is seeking an Associate Consultant to join our Solutions team. You will contribute to projects that attract investment and promote trade across diverse markets, working alongside seasoned consultants to develop actionable insights and data-driven recommendations.

This client-facing role requires scoping calls, conference participation, and representing the firm with governments and businesses.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Business, Marketing, Finance, International Trade or related field.
• 2–3 years of consulting experience, preferably in international trade or FDI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data modelling skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects in economic development, trade and investment promotion.
• Drive lead generation and build a pipeline of investment opportunities.
• Manage lead nurturing from initial outreach to support of foreign investment projects.
• Identify and contact companies planning cross-border investments.
• Engage with business decision-makers and stakeholders, report project progress.

Skills

FDI experience

Consulting experience

Analytical skills

Education

Economics/Business degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

OCO Global is an international consulting firm founded in Ireland with our US office based in Manhattan specializing in economic development, investment attraction, and trade consulting services. With a global presence and a deep understanding of local markets, we help governments and businesses achieve their strategic goals by providing actionable insights, innovative solutions, and data-driven strategies.

This position is for our Solutions division which provides consulting and support in the areas of economic development, investment attraction, routes to market and international trade promotion. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable in client facing positions engaging in scoping calls, attending conferences and representing the company.

Why Join OCO Global?

At OCO Global, we are dedicated to empowering our team to deliver meaningful impact for clients and communities worldwide. As an Associate Consultant, you’ll gain hands-on experience in international trade and investment, work on challenging assignments that drive real-world impact, and receive valuable mentorship from industry experts. Joining OCO Global offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding consulting career in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

• Outstanding career opportunities through individualized support, challenging project work, and a strong international OCO network.
• Mentoring, professional development, and continuous learning through our OCO Learning Hub
• Competitive compensation and benefits package with base salary starting between $68k - $88k. (Happy to talk and negotiate with candidates who exceed the spec)
• Personal and Company Performance Bonus
• 20 Days PTO + National Holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance scheme
• Team-building activities and regular company events.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Associate Consultant to join our Solutions team. In this role, you will contribute to client projects that help attract investment and facilitate trade across diverse markets. Working alongside seasoned consultants, you will have the opportunity to develop your consulting skills, tackle meaningful challenges, and gain invaluable experience in the field of economic development, international trade and investment.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering projects in economic development and trade & investment promotion
• Driving lead generation activities by identifying, qualifying and engaging companies with international expansion plans and building a strong pipeline of investment opportunities.
• Managing the full lead nurturing cycle from first outreach through to support of real foreign investment projects.
• Identifying and contacting companies planning cross-border investments.
• Conducting discussions with business decision-makers and key stakeholders.
• Project reporting according to client standards and input into internal OCO and client CRMs.
• Managing project budgeting and capacity planning, including cost control and efficient resource allocation
• Building and maintaining a network of relevant companies, intermediaries, and multipliers
• Participating in physical and virtual industry events, conferences
• Steering team operations to optimize internal processes, workflows and overall project performance
• Supporting strategic advisory projects in the areas of FDI strategy and market entry.
• Assisting with business development opportunities and contributing to proposals as needed.

Essential Qualifications

• Candidates should have a degree from a recognized institution preferably in Economics, Business, Marketing, Finance, International Trade, or similar with strong academic performance (other disciplines will be considered where candidates can demonstrate core skills required).
• Demonstrable 2-3 years’ experience in a consulting role, preferably in international business in Trade and/or Foreign Direct Investment context. Strong candidates with more general consulting backgrounds are welcomed.
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, data modelling skills are desirable
• Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions
• Investigative mind-set and strong research skills
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and networking skills
• Flexible to face new situations and challenges
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft office programs, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Willingness to travel
• Eligible to work in the USA
• Fluency in further languages is a bonus